Stormers

Dobson admits Ulster had Stormers ‘on the ropes’

Coach John Dobson and captain Steven Kitshoff have hailed the Stormers’ composure to weather Ulster’s kicking game and hold on for a tense victory on Saturday.

Evan Roos of Stormers congratulates Leolin Zas of Stormers for scoring a try during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Stormers and Ulster held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on 26 March 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Stormers survive Ulster onslaught for vital win

The Stormers held out against a late flurry from Ulster to claim a crucial victory in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

RECAP: Stormers vs Ulster

It’s Duane Vermeulen vs Evan Roos as the Stormers host Ulster in Cape Town. Follow the live action here:

Mandatory Credit: Photo by ≈≈≈ (12465618f) Manie Libbok (DHL Stormers) United Rugby Championship match Benetton Rugby vs DHL Stormers, Treviso, Italy - 25 Sep 2021

Watch: Hot-stepper Libbok lets loose

The Stormers are in red-hot form in the URC and Manie Libbok capping off this excellent team try against Cardiff is well worth the rewind.

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 16: Duane Vermeulen of Ulster looks on during the Heineken Champions Cup match between Northampton Saints and Ulster Rugby at Franklin's Gardens on January 16, 2022 in Northampton, England.

Vermeulen to face Stormers in Ulster colours

Duane Vermeulen will take on his former side the Stormers after being named to start at No 8 for Ulster in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship match between the two teams in Cape Town on Saturday.

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 13: Damian Willemse of the DHL Stormers celebrates after scoring during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Zebre Parma at Danie Craven Stadium on March 13, 2022 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Stormers eager to avoid trench warfare against Ulster

Head coach John Dobson and captain Steven Kitshoff want the Stormers to continue playing with X-factor despite the challenge posed by Ulster’s forward-oriented game.

Bok tighthead back to boost Stormers

The Stormers pack has been reinforced by the return of fit-again Springbok tighthead prop Frans Malherbe for the crunch Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against Ulster in Cape Town on Saturday.

Vermeulen anticipating hostile reception on SA return

Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen says he isn’t expecting a warm welcome when he thunders into the Stormers and Vodacom Bulls during Ulster’s tour of South Africa.